4 Ways to Purchase Vehicles on eCarsTrade
From auctions to direct purchases – select the buying method that works best for you.
Blind Auctions
Place your highest offer and wait for the auction results.
Open Auctions
See the current highest bid and outbid other traders.
Fixed Prices
Bid or Buy Now to buy directly or negotiate the price.
Our Stock
Our own stock of cars available for immediate purchase.
1. Blind Auctions
Place your best bid and get the car at your price.
Optimize your time by deciding the maximum price you are willing to pay for a vehicle and place a bid other traders can't see.
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You can change or delete your bid while the auction is still live.
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If the seller accepts your bid, you will receive an email. The decision time varies by auction—check the expected decision time on the auction page.
Bid guidance included with every listing
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Estimation Price
This tool shows your chances of winning, from very unlikely to very likely, based on past auction data or data provided by the seller. -
Bid suggestion
For cars without estimation prices, in case of doubt, use our bid suggestion tool to decide how much to bid based on the current market. If you prefer a custom bid suggestion, your Account manager is here for you.
2. Open Auctions
Bid in real time and outbid other car traders.
In Open Auctions, you can see the current highest bid and submit a higher one to compete for the vehicle.
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You can't cancel your bids, so only bid if you're sure.
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For the best chance of winning, follow the auction closely and increase your bids by €200–€500 at a time.
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The seller decides whether to accept the final bid.
3. Fixed Prices
Buy immediately or make a quick offer.
Click 'Buy now' and purchase a vehicle directly at the listed price.
Some listings also offer a 'Bid or Buy Now' option, where you can suggest a slightly lower price.
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If bidding is available, aim for no more than €100–200 below the listed price.
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We will contact you within 2 hours to confirm the purchase.
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The purchase is final—cancellations are not possible.
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All available information about the car is shown on the listing page.
4. Our Stock
Our own stock of cars available for immediate purchase.
These are eCarsTrade-owned vehicles, often already located at our warehouse and ready for fast delivery.
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Buy immediately using the 'Buy now' button.
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For certain vehicles, you can submit two offers and potentially buy the car for a lower price. To increase your chances of success, keep your offer within €400 of the listed price.
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Full vehicle information is available on the listing page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The bid suggestion calculator is not working. How can I calculate how much to bid?
If the calculator isn't working, you can try manually selecting the car model from the drop-down menu. If that doesn't resolve the issue, try adding a few more filters to your search, like the mileage or year of registration. If the calculator is still not working after you've done all this, feel free to contact your Account Manager for assistance.
Can I cancel a purchase/bid made by mistake?
You can delete or modify your bids ONLY on Blind auctions before the auction ends. You cannot cancel your bids on Open auctions, Fixed Prices, and Our Stock. After the auction ends, all bids and purchases made on eCarsTrade are binding and cannot be canceled. Penalties will be applied in case of cancellation (see our Terms & Conditions). Please get in touch with your Account Manager in case of a mistake or a problem.
I made the highest bid, does that mean I will win the vehicle?
Not necessarily. Even if your bid is the highest, a lot still depends on the seller. If the seller doesn't reach the target price they have in mind, they still have the right to refuse the sale.
If I lose the auction, can I still buy that car?
We don't receive updates from our partners on whether the cars have been sold after the auction ends. Our partners will put the car back online if the vehicle has not been sold after the auction ends. In this case, you will receive an email notifying you that the car you have bid on is online again. However, you must have email subscriptions turned on, which you can do through your Personal Page.
